J.G. asks, "Will my blood levels stay under control as long as I take my medicine?" How
would you answer her question?
What will be an ideal response?
"Not necessarily. Drug levels might fluctuate and the dosage might need to be altered if you are
under emotional stress, become ill, need surgery, or sustain trauma or when other medications are
added. That is why it is so important to monitor your blood level at regular intervals and inform
your physician about major changes in your life. You also need to ask your pharmacist or physician
before taking any other drugs or medications, whether they are prescribed or over the counter (OTC).
Phenytoin and other antiepileptic drugs interact with many types of drugs."
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